Grishneshwar Temple is in Verul, Maharashtra, beside Ellora Caves, and is identified as the 12th and final Jyotirlinga. From Aurangabad, you can reach it by road and pair the temple visit with the nearby caves; check the temple’s schedule before setting out.
- Location: Verul, near Ellora Caves.
- Road distance from Aurangabad: 30 km.
- Darshan schedule: begins at 05:30 AM, pauses from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM and closes at 09:00 PM.
- Ellora Caves: opening hours are 06:00 AM–06:00 PM.
Where is Grishneshwar Temple?
Grishneshwar Temple stands in Verul, Maharashtra, beside Ellora Caves. Maharashtra Tourism identifies it as the 12th and final Jyotirlinga, giving the temple a place among the major pilgrimage sites associated with Shiva.
The temple and caves sit close enough to plan as part of the same outing. Maharashtra Tourism gives Aurangabad’s distance from the temple as 31 km by road, 29 km by rail and 36 km by air; the temple’s own site gives the road distance as 30 km.
These are different measurements, so use the road figure as a general planning reference rather than treating every distance as identical.
How do you get from Aurangabad to Grishneshwar Temple?
From Aurangabad, the temple is about 30 km away by road, and state transport buses, taxis and private vehicles serve the route. Maharashtra Tourism names Aurangabad Airport and Aurangabad Railway Station as the nearest air and rail connections.
The temple’s own site places Aurangabad Airport about 30 km from the temple and estimates a 45–60 minute taxi or auto ride.
It gives Aurangabad Railway Station as approximately 30 km away and Daulatabad Railway Station as approximately 15 km away, noting that Daulatabad has limited trains. If you are planning rail travel, check the train options and onward road transport before choosing a station.
For a journey that includes the caves, routes and day-trip planning from Aurangabad to Ellora can help you think through the wider outing. From Aurangabad, allow for the road journey and check the temple schedule when deciding when to leave.
What are the temple’s access hours and visitor considerations?
Grishneshwar Temple is open to devotees throughout the year, but its darshan, puja and aarti times follow specific daily schedules. Maharashtra Tourism recommends October through March as the best time to visit and notes that Mahashivratri usually falls in February or March.
Darshan begins at 05:30 AM, pauses from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM and closes at 09:00 PM. Puja hours are 06:00 AM–11:30 AM and 02:00 PM–07:00 PM. Aartis take place at 05:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 08:00 PM. These timings are useful when shaping your visit, particularly if you want to arrive around a particular part of the day.
Mahashivratri brings large crowds, with night-long prayers and celebrations at the temple. If you plan to visit during the festival, account for the crowds and check the temple’s current visitor arrangements before travelling.
How can you pair Grishneshwar Temple with Ellora?
Ellora Caves are beside Grishneshwar Temple, making them a natural pairing for a visit to Verul. The Ministry of Tourism describes the caves as a 7–10 minute drive from the temple, while the temple’s own site describes them as just beside it.
Incredible India gives Ellora Caves’ opening hours as 06:00 AM–06:00 PM. Since the temple and caves have different schedules, check both before planning the order of your stops. If you are building a fuller itinerary, planning a visit to Ellora Caves can help with the cave portion of the day.
A Maharashtra tourism leaflet also names Bhadra Maruti Temple, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Caves and Devgiri Fort among attractions around Grishneshwar.
What should you confirm before departure?
Confirm the temple’s current darshan, puja and aarti schedule, along with your chosen transport, before travelling. Opening details and road services can change, so check the official site before you go: the temple’s own site for temple access and transport details, and the relevant official tourism site for attraction information.
From Hotel New Bharti, Grishneshwar Temple is about 23.5 km away; this three-star hotel in Aurangabad offers a starting point for planning the trip.
FAQs
Where is Grishneshwar Temple?
It is in Verul, Maharashtra, beside Ellora Caves.
How far is Grishneshwar Temple from Aurangabad?
The temple’s own site gives the road distance from Aurangabad as 30 km. Maharashtra Tourism gives a road distance of 31 km.
When is darshan available?
Darshan begins at 05:30 AM, includes a break from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM and ends at 09:00 PM.
Can you visit Ellora Caves on the same outing?
Yes. The caves are beside the temple, with the Ministry of Tourism describing them as a 7–10 minute drive away. Their opening hours are 06:00 AM–06:00 PM.